Born July 27, 1880, in Charleston, SCDied January 11, 1968, in New York, NY

Federal Judicial Service:Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of South CarolinaNominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on December 18, 1941, to a seat vacated by Frank K. Myers. Confirmed by the Senate on January 20, 1942, and received commission on January 23, 1942. Served as chief judge, 1948-1952. Assumed senior status on February 15, 1952. Service terminated on January 11, 1968, due to death.

Education:College of Charleston, A.B., 1900Read law, 1901

Professional Career:Private practice, Charleston, South Carolina, 1901-1942Assistant U.S. attorney, Eastern District of South Carolina, 1914-1921Corporation counsel, Charleston, South Carolina, 1933-1942Campaign manager, U.S. Sen. Ellison ''Cotton Ed'' Smith, South Carolina, 1938